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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.37, 1,367.40 and 655.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.37, 1,367.40 and 655.31 is: 903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.37 : 1,367.40 = 655.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.37/1,367.40 = 655.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.37x = 1,367.40 × 655.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.37x = 896,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,070.89/991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.87

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